Having purchased the Jackals and the Goliath, I knew that I wanted to convert the included figures to represent Tallarn infantry.
I bought some Desert Dwellers Heads from Max mini, which are some beautifully cast resin heads.
Category: workbench
Goliath Truck
I managed to get a copies of issues #69 and #70 of Combat Patrol which came with the sprues for a Goliath Rockgrinder.
Good value at £19.98 compared to the list price for the Goliath Rockgrinder which is £42.50.
I think though I will build this as a Goliath Truck rather than the Rockgrinder.
Infinitely adaptable, hard-wearing and rugged, the Goliath Truck is a mainstay of the Genestealer Cults. Fast and manoeuvrable, it bounces around the battlefield laying down walls of gunfire, heavy stubbers and autocannons ablaze. Once dedicated to the shadows, the crew manning the Goliath – proudly emblazoned with insignia of the Cult – now do everything in their power to get as close to the enemy, screaming rapidly across even the most hostile terrain to slam open their cargo compartment and disgorge broods of up to 10 scuttling Hybrids.
Though a Genestealer Cults vehicle I am guessing that it can be used by the Imperial Guard or other forces, as it is for intents and purposes an Imperial mining vehicle which has been commandeered by the cultists.
I am thinking of either painting it as an Imperial mining vehicle, in yellow; or I am thinking it might be a commandeered vehicle for use as a Chimera stand-in for some Tallarn Imperial Guard.
Atalan Jackals as Tallarn Rough Riders
I managed to get a copy of #78 of Combat Patrol which came with the Atalan Jackals. Good value at £9.99 compared to the list price for the Jackals which are £40.
I am planning to use these as Tallarn Rough Riders.
You get four bikes and a quad bike.
Thinking about getting some replacement heads for them as well.
Empire of Man Witch Hunter
I was placing an order with Games Workshop and looking for something to add to ensure I could get free delivery. I found the online only Empire of Man Witch Hunter which I thought for £9 was cheap for Games Workshop.
Witch Hunters are ever vigilant for outbreaks of rebellion and myriad evil threats. These religious warriors roam the land in the service of all the great churches and temples, intent upon casting out that which their patron considers most evil.
This kit contains 3 metal components.
Might take a while to arrive, as I ordered with a made to order model.
TOG I Tank Platoon on pre-order
I have pre-ordered the TOG I Tank Platoon for Flames of War.
The TOG 1 was designed in the expectation that battlefields of the war might end up like those of the Great War. Its specifications required it to be able to cross any sort of churned-up countryside and trenches. Armed with a 2-pdr gun and machine-guns.
I already have a pair of TOG 2 tanks on the workbench, which I really should finish one day…
Undercoating the Ruined Steele Residence
I purchased two 3D printed ruins from QP3D Wargames. One of these was the Ruined Waller Residence. They are 3D printed models. I bought the 15mm versions to use with Flames of War, but you can buy bigger versions for other gaming systems.
The first stage was to prime the model with a white undercoat.
Here is the ruin with a Flames of War 15mm Tiger for size comparison.
I think I will be using contrast paints on these models as a starting point.
Undercoating the Ruined Waller Residence
I purchased two 3D printed ruins from QP3D Wargames. One of these was the Ruined Waller Residence. They are 3D printed models. I bought the 15mm versions to use with Flames of War, but you can buy bigger versions for other gaming systems.
The first stage was to prime the model with a white undercoat.
Here is the ruin with a Flames of War 15mm Tiger for size comparison.
I think I will be using contrast paints on these models as a starting point.
Terracotta Army of Grand Cathay
When I made a trip to Warhammer World in June 2025 I was pleased to see the then new models for the Army of Grand Cathay for Warhammer Old World on display. I really liked the Cathayan Sentinel especially the paint job which made it look like it was terracotta.
Though one model does not make an army, and the other Cathay forces would need painting.
However… in a recent blog post I noted a posting on the Warhammer Community where Lewis from the Warhammer Studio had painted some Jade Warriors as terracotta warriors.
I decided to do something different and paint a unit of terracotta Jade Warriors to match my Cathayan Sentinel. They were painted mainly with drybrushes, which I intentionally left quite dusty and textured to give the illusion of the hard terracotta. This was followed by washes to provide some deeper shadows, then static grass and foliage were added to give them an ancient feel, as if they’ve just been awoken in Grand Cathay’s time of need.
I started thinking about creating and painting a whole army in this style.
The first box for that army arrived, and it was the huge Cathayan Sentinel. The next box was the Grand Cathay Battalion Box.
In this box you get:
2x Cathayan Grand Cannons or Fire Rain Rocket Batteries
10x Jade Lancers
30x Jade Warriors
Good value compared to buying miniatures separately.
I will be painting the Jade Warriors and Jade Lancers as terracotta.
The Jade Warriors can be assembled as one large unit, two units of 15 warriors, or three units of 10 warriors – each with their own optional champion, standard bearer, and musician. Likewise the Jade Lancers can be assembled as one large unit or two units of five warriors.
I am thinking large units at this time.
As for the Cathayan Grand Cannons I am thinking that the crews should be terracotta in appearance, but not sure about the cannons. Something to think about.
Going all terracotta
When I made a trip to Warhammer World in June 2025 I was pleased to see the then new models for the Army of Grand Cathay for Warhammer Old World on display. I really liked the Cathayan Sentinel especially the paint job which made it look like it was terracotta.
Though one model does not make an army, and the other Cathay forces would need painting.
However… in a recent blog post I noted a posting on the Warhammer Community where Lewis from the Warhammer Studio had painted some Jade Warriors as terracotta warriors.
I decided to do something different and paint a unit of terracotta Jade Warriors to match my Cathayan Sentinel. They were painted mainly with drybrushes, which I intentionally left quite dusty and textured to give the illusion of the hard terracotta. This was followed by washes to provide some deeper shadows, then static grass and foliage were added to give them an ancient feel, as if they’ve just been awoken in Grand Cathay’s time of need.
I started thinking about creating and painting a whole army in this style.
Well…
The first box for that army arrived today, and it was the huge Cathayan Sentinel.
Cathayan Sentinels are massive animated statues brought to life by Dragon-tier elemental magic. These behemoths are terrifyingly durable and possess immense striking power, capable of clearing out enemy formations with ease.
This is how the Warhammer Studio painted their model.
So, the first stage will be store the box in the garage for a few years….
Sorry, no, the first stage will be to build the model.
Achilles Ridgerunner
The Achilles Ridgerunner is a versatile Imperial light exploratory vehicle. It’s a favorite among mining guild prospectors seeking new orae deposits and geological surveyors exploring Frontier Worlds. Known for its speed, range, and durability,the Ridgerunner has also proven to be a valuable asset for the outriders and scouts of the Genestealer Cults.
This Genestealer Cults Achilles Ridgerunner was in the display cabinets at Warhammer World.
I do have an Achilles Ridgerunner on my workbench which I am using with my Inquisitorial Stormtroopers.
